House of Hope Annual Report 2018

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HOW WE SERVE THEM Building a Holistic, Waldorf-Inspired Learning Environment House of Hope is deeply inspired by the Waldorf education movement and is the only emerging Waldorf elementary school in the West Bank. Waldorf education embodies key principles of trauma-informed education, such as: prioritizing sensory-motor integration, activating mirror neurons through imitation, and nurturing prosocial skills through play. Bridging Culture and Religion With Curiosity and Love Every student participates in House of Hope's "Beloved Community" curriculum, which examines seven universal spiritual themes that are found in the three Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Students also learn about Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of reconciliation through forgiveness. Healing Trauma Through Therapeutic Art Children are naturally creative, and it is usually easier for them to draw a picture than answering questions directly. Making art allows House of Hope students to communicate their trauma from cyclical regional violence and poverty in a safe way. Deepening Connection With Nonviolent Communication House of Hope students learn Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a healing approach to conflict resolution that gives them the skills to understand what triggers them, deepen their connection with themselves and others, and transform their habitual or emerging responses to the injustices they experience. Giraffe and jackal puppets are used to introduce the students to NVC. The giraffe represents communication with compassion and empathy, while the jackal represents when fear and judgment block compassion. House of Hope Annual Report 07
Making Music to Reduce Stress House of Hope teachers integrate music as much as possible into their classroom. Students regulate their emotions by playing instruments, including the Palestinian Tableh drum. Connecting with Nature in a Rare Community Greenspace In the school's “Throwing Seeds” greenspace, the only of its kind in the area, students plant and care for gardens of vegetables and fruit. Back in the classroom, they discuss what they saw: ecological life cycles, ingredients for healthy eating, and other observations of nature. Teachers also lead students in therapeutic outdoor activities designed to reduce stress, increase self-esteem and deepen their awareness of themselves. Dancing to Heal and Celebrate Heritage In order to diminish their fear and stress to tolerable levels, Palestinian children, like those living in any war zone, shut down their senses and emotions. House of Hope teachers use movement to gently and effectively support their students’ sensory-motor integration. They also instill pride in heritage by teaching traditional Palestinian Dabke dance. Providing Safe Habor During Summer Months Every year when Ramadan ends, House of Hope Summer Camp begins. During the summer holiday, House of Hope art, music and dance therapy programs are safe havens for children who might otherwise be in the streets. This year's camp inspiration was the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: "I have a dream." House of Hope Annual Report 08
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